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Sheet # 82 Critical Thinking

Name: _____________________ Date_____________


Use drawings, words, or numbers to explain how you got your answer.

Julia took 50 cents she earned at the garage sale and went to the candy store. Candies are sold for 10 cents, 15 cents, and 20 cents each.

Ladybugs 10 cents each
Licorice 15 cents each
Peppermint Sticks 20 cents each

There is more than one way that Julia could spend all her money on candies. Show as many different ways as she can spend exactly 50 cents.









































Answer for sheet # 82

5 ladybugs
2 licorice and 2 ladybugs
2 licorice and 1 peppermint sticks
2 peppermint sticks and 1 ladybug
1 peppermint stick and 2 ladybugs